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Dear CMR,

How do I recognize emotional dependency? I am curious where the ine is drawn from depending on someone for support and where that goes too far. How do I deal with someone who might be emotionally dependent?

Signed, Lean On Me

Manipulation can be overt, and it can also be subtle, flying below our radar. What are some ways that we can recognize manipulation in relationships?

Dear CMR,

"I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?" ​

Signed, 

Curious and Questioning

Dear CMR:

I have been trying to think of dates that I can set up with my wife that will help us connect with each on a deeper level. It can be hard to schedule that into our routine with kids and other things making life busy. Can you help me with some ideas?

SignThe Busy Romantic

In this article, Dr. Chris Grace shares seven points on how to begin to build confidence in yourself, relationships, and life in general.

Dear CMR,

How do I date someone who has been hurt by a previous marriage? What should I be aware of? How should I encourage them in our relationship?

Signed, Dating After Divorce

Dr. Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, explains 5 myths about fathers and their role in families that you might have heard leading up to Father's Day.

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff shares an analogy of two brothers throwing a baseball around and how it can teach us about communication patterns.